The adventurous ECM New Series label has released the soundtracks of two major Godard works: "Nouvelle Vague," a film made in 1990, and "Histoire(s) du Cinma," a multifaceted video series. "Histoire(s) du Cinma," available only from Barnes &amp; Noble online (www.bn.com), is an exquisitely produced package including five discs and four beautifully printed books with translations of the narration - plus an interview with Godard.

Voices on the discs include movie stars like Juliette Binoche and authors like Ezra Pound. The eclectic music ranges from Bach and Beethoven to John Coltrane and Leonard Cohen.